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Painting over unknown paint

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08-02-01, 04:46 AM

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I am planning to paint the exterior of my house, but I do not know what type of paint the current coat is. I plan on painting with latex. Do I primer with an oil based primer, then apply latex to be safe?

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08-04-01, 04:53 AM

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qzantonzq, Your method would be fine. Another option is to wash with TSP to clean and dull the surface and use Sherwin-Willaims Duration Paint. This paint will bond to whatever is there.....Mike

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